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They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
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They Call Me Mister Tibbs!

1970-07-10 · 108 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Action · Thriller · Crime · Mystery

A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.

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Directors
Gordon Douglas
Production companies
The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sidney PoitierSidney PoitierVirgil Tibbs
Martin LandauMartin LandauLogan Sharpe
Barbara McNairBarbara McNairValerie Tibbs
Anthony ZerbeAnthony ZerbeRice Weedon
Ed AsnerEd AsnerWoody Garfield
Jeff CoreyJeff CoreyCaptain Marden
Norma CraneNorma CraneMarge Garfield
Juano HernandezJuano HernandezMealie Williamson
David SheinerDavid SheinerLt. Herb Kenner
Beverly ToddBeverly ToddPuff
Ted GehringTed GehringInspector Deutsch
Linda TowneJoy Sturges
Garry WalbergGarry WalbergMedical Examiner
George SpellGeorge SpellAndy Tibbs
Wanda SpellGinger Tibbs
John HillermanJohn HillermanReporter (uncredited)
Hilly HicksHilly HicksFreddie (uncredited)
John AlvinJohn AlvinReporter (uncredited)
Ted ChristyPool Hall Patron (uncredited)
Vic ChristyPool Hall Patron (uncredited)

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